SOC 53-7081 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors — Rochester
Rochester, MN · 4 metro areas compared
At $62,500 a year, the median wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Rochester, MN sits 25.8% above the national figure of $49,690.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $62,500 a year, the median wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Rochester, MN sits 25.8% above the national figure of $49,690. Half of workers earn between $51,190 and $64,550. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $49,800 and the ninetieth at $70,300.
The area has 70 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.6 of every thousand jobs. Minneapolis leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $64,410. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 161st of 312 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,800 | +0.2% |
| 25th | $51,190 | +3.0% |
| Median (50th) | $62,500 | +25.8% |
| 75th | $64,550 | +29.9% |
| 90th | $70,300 | +41.5% |
| Mean | $60,720 | +22.2% |
Other metro areas in Minnesota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minneapolis | $64,410 | 1,550 | |
| 2 | Mankato | $61,440 | 70 | |
| 3 | Duluth | $61,020 | 120 | |
| 4 | St. Cloud | $58,980 | 120 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Rochester sit close to the national average, so $62,500 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$62,500as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$63,387US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $62,500 a year, 25.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,800 to $70,300 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Minneapolis, at $64,410.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Rochester, MN?
The median annual wage is $62,500, or $30.05 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $49,690, so pay in Rochester, MN is 25.8% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Rochester, MN earns more than $70,300 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,800 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Minneapolis, at $64,410 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 jobs in this occupation in Rochester, MN. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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